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Home • Bobs

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year

This classic hairstyle is still fresh and fierce. 
13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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If you’re not quite ready for a big chop, but still need a change in your hair routine, the bob or lob is a stylish compromise. No matter how many times we see our favorite celebrities or close friends wear the familiar cut, we’ll always be fascinated by the countless ways it can be worn. As one of the more versatile looks in our hair arsenal, we’re constantly stumbling upon inspiration for making it feel current and in vogue. Below, a host of beautiful women prove that rocking this style in 2017 is anything but basic. 

01
Pretty Pastels

You can also opt for a technicolored mane. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@kashbarb/ instagram
02
Add Highlights

Or spice up your do with a set of subtle highlights. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@THEJENNIEJENKINS / instagram
03
Super Short

If you aren’t afraid of going super short, have a stylist cut your bob just below the ears for a runway ready finish. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@khamilialevonne/ instagram
04
Stylish Spirals

Use curling rods to add volume. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
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05
Pretty In Purple

This may be a New Year, but lavender color is still a tried and true favorite. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@sincerelyoghosa @thegaragestudio /instagram
06
Wavy Lob

And when you’re ready for a small transition, grow your bob to a slightly longer lob. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@ellarie/ instagram
07
Short and Classic

Sometimes, a simple and chic cut is best. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
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08
Bone Straight

Whether it’s a bob or lob, the bone straight look is next level chic. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@jazminenicolee/ instagram
09
Beach Waves

Use texturizing spray or paste to achieve messy, just-got-out-of-bed, perfectly imperfect beach waves. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@shantania_beckford/ instagram
10
Asymmetrical Bob

Add a little dimension by playing with different lengths on either side of your short cut. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@fashionrebellion_
11
Jet Black

Match the wintery vibes of the season by going full on jet black with your coif. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@brianaamor/ instagram
12
Add Bangs

Play up your new but with a set of bangs that are blunt, side swept or any other style you choose! 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
@khamilialevonne/ instagram
13
Loose Curls

Channel the screen sirens of Old Hollywood with luscious curls. 

13 Ways To Take Your Bob From Basic To Bewitching This Year
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TOPICS:  Hair Length